Lindsey leaves Swindon to become Crawley manager

Scott Lindsey has left Swindon Town to take charge of Crawley Town - becoming their third permanent boss this season.

Promotion hopefuls Swindon are eighth in League Two and only outside the play-offs on goal difference.

Crawley are in the same division and 21st in the league table, with one win from their last five games.

Their most recent manager Matthew Etherington left after just 32 days in the job, with Kevin Betsy and Lewis Young also leading the side this season.

Lindsey has been appointed on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Swindon assistant head coach Jamie Day has also left the club to follow Lindsey to the Red Devils.

"I'm really excited to be here. It has taken a while, but I am delighted to finally get the deal done and over the line. I am straight to work on the training ground tomorrow," Lindsey said.

"They are a great group of lads and I look forward to working with them.

"When Crawley put the approach in to Swindon, I was immediately excited and wanted to see what it was all about. It was clear to see the plan that Chris [Galley] and the owners have in place and how they want to move the club forward."

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